Melissa Salsano
About Melissa Salsano
Melissa Salsano is a lawyer based in New York, NY and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2022. Melissa Salsano is recognized in the following practice areas:
- New York, New York
- Commercial Litigation
- Construction Law
- Litigation - Construction
Current Firm: Smith, Gambrell & Russell LLP
Education: Rutgers University–Camden, J.D., graduated 2014
Location: New York, NY
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